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S947 AAN

1998 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,192 mi
Last recorded180,192 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS947 AAN
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 180,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 175,940 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

front no plate deterioted

Pass 20 Dec 2017 172,559 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded

front no plate deterioted

rear bsubframe corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2016 168,701 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 164,362 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 157,422 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 157,422 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 147,797 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 137,361 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2012 137,360 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 127,205 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 114,654 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 114,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil below mim

Pass 23 Nov 2009 101,020 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front number plate lettering starting to fade

offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

rear shock absorber and brake hoses heavily wet due to rain

slight noise from n/s/r wheel rim

slight play in o/s/f top strut mount

Pass 14 Nov 2008 90,395 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 90,395 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 82,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 75,001 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 75,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 70,691 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 323?

Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,454
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
88,407
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,662
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 39,672
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31,356
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 30,442
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,947
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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S947 AAN is a 1998 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 87,911 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53,662 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S947 AAN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S947 AAN is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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